Hawaii's first aeronautical event was on 2 March 1889, when Emil L. Melville hung from a trapeze in a balloon.

[2] The Hawaiian Islands are home to scientific research into astronomy, robotics and aerospace technology.

Hawai'i is home to some of the world's largest telescopes, and the observatory located near the summit of Mauna Kea, the Big Island.

[9] The University of Hawaii has held student design competitions for models for space colonization.

Mokulele which is a joint venture between Mesa Airlines and Republic Airways Holdings provides inter-island service.